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Originally Posted by Ashasx
It's not realistic to pick 1st overall every year, but look at the Canucks as an example.
They've had awful draft lottery luck, but they've picked well in the top 10 range over the last 5 years and have players like Petterson and Hughes to show for it. Each player will likely compete as top 10 at their positions for the next 10 years.
We don't any of those pieces in our organization. You don't need a generational talent for this to be a realistic strategy, but the only way to get these kinds of players with any consistency is through the draft.
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Yeah, we laughed at the nucks when they kept losing draft lotteries and getting pushed down, but now they have Petterson and Hughes to show for it. Two pieces we don't have, a 21 year old #1C and a 20 year old #1D.
Funny how luck works sometimes. You think it's good luck, turns out not so good after all. We'd be much better off if they had Hischier or Patrick right about now IMO.
Meanwhile, Heiskenen is beating our asses in for the Stars right now after they jumped like what...10 spots to get him in that draft?